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Principal's Message

We welcome you and your family to the 2026-2027 school year! I am honored to join this community and have the opportunity to work alongside each of you as your new principal. This year promises to be full of engaging activities, new challenges, and memorable moments. We are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where every student can thrive. As we begin this journey together, we want to emphasize the importance of our partnership. Your involvement and support are crucial to your child's success. I am confident that by working as a team, we can make this a successful and rewarding year for your child.
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MCISD Parent Meeting

📣 You’re invited! Join us for our upcoming Mission CISD District Parent Meeting. Families are welcome to attend in person or join us live via Microsoft Teams.

🗓️ Tuesday, August 25, 2026
⏰ 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
📍 Mission CISD Annex – Staff Development Room
925 E. 9th St., Mission, TX 78572
đź’» Join via Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/273698687927015?p=ZN3v9bl169skY5Pd8W

We invite our Mission CISD families to join us, stay informed, and be part of the conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Eagle Cafe Lunch Week for August

🍎 August Eagle Café! 🥛

🥪 Waitz families, we invite you to join your student for lunch during our first Eagle Café of the school year!

🗓️ Please check the flyer for your student’s scheduled day and time, and be sure to read over the important guidelines before your visit to help us make Eagle Café a great experience for everyone.

We can’t wait to welcome our Eagle families! 🦅✨
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Kid Reporter Auditions

Exciting news! đź“°

We're searching for a new team of Kid Reporters for the 2026-2027 school year!
If your child has a passion for storytelling, asking great questions, or sharing what's happening around our school, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Check out the attached flyers for all the details about trying out. We can't wait to see who joins our reporting crew! 🎤✨
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26-27 School Times

The elementary school day is from 7:45 am - 3:15 pm. Please ensure your students arrives to school on time and is present daily. Attendance is very important throughout the school year. Every minute counts!
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First Day of School!

The first day of school for students is Tuesday, August 11th, 2026! We can't wait to see everyone!
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Meet the Teacher Night

Meet the Teacher Night is on Thursday, August 6, 2026 from 5:00-6:00 pm! We can't wait to welcome all our Eagles back to the nest!
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Family Income Survey

📢 Mission CISD Parents: We Need Your Help!

The Family Income Survey is now available in the Parent Portal, and we ask that every family take just a few minutes to complete it.

Why is this important? Your responses help Mission CISD qualify for state and federal funding that supports programs and services benefiting students across our district.

📢 ¡Padres de Mission CISD: ¡Necesitamos su ayuda!

La Encuesta de Ingresos Familiares (Family Income Survey) ya está disponible en el Portal para Padres. Les pedimos a todas las familias que se tomen unos minutos para completarla.

¿Por qué es importante? Sus respuestas ayudan a Mission CISD a recibir fondos estatales y federales que apoyan programas y servicios para los estudiantes de todo el distrito.
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26-27 School Supply List

📚✏️ Mission CISD families, it’s time to get ready for the new school year!

School supply lists for this year are now available. Parents and guardians are encouraged to review the list for their child’s campus and grade level before heading out for back-to-school shopping.

Having the right supplies helps students start the year prepared, confident, and ready to learn. 🎒

View the school supply list here: https://www.mcisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=218194&type=d&pREC_ID=479569&tota11y=true

We can’t wait to welcome our students back for another great year at Mission CISD!
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Clear Backpack Policy

As we gear up for the new 2026–2027 school year, we want to remind families that all students will be required to bring a clear or mesh backpack.
This policy helps us maintain safe campuses where students can focus on learning and growing. đź“š
Thank you for your continued support in helping make our schools safe and welcoming places to learn.
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2026-2027 School Uniforms

🎒📚 2026–2027 Uniform Information 📚🎒
Waitz families, please take a moment to review our 2026–2027 grade-level uniform colors. We will not use any specific uniform vendors next year. Students may wear a polo shirt or T-shirt in the color assigned to their grade level. 👕
Thank you for helping us promote school pride, unity, and a positive learning environment for all of our Eagles! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing year at Waitz Elementary. ✨
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